ROYAL MILE BACKPACKERS - Book Your Accommodation in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Backpackers offers free towels, lockers, and a self-service laundry with hairdryers and adaptors available. The hostel provides a shared kitchen open 24 hours daily, plus free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate throughout the stay. Discount vouchers for local food retailers are included, and a continental breakfast can be purchased for £3.

Mixed and female dormitories feature bunk beds with individual lockers, and each room is named after a film (e.g., Hogwarts, Trainspotting). A female-only bathroom with hot showers is available alongside a mixed bathroom. Luggage storage is provided, and bicycle storage can be accessed at the sister hostel across the street.

Five minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station and less than 10 minutes from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel sits directly on the Royal Mile. Holyrood Park, home of Arthur's Seat, is a little over 10 minutes on foot, while Grassmarket and Princes Street are 6-8 minutes away. The university and numerous bars, cafés, and restaurants are within a short walk.

Evening entertainment includes karaoke, pub crawls, and paint-and-sip sessions organized by the hostel. Guided walking tours and tours about local culture are offered, and board games are available in the lounge. The hostel also hosts regular events such as quizzes and social mixers for guests.

The hostel provides daily housekeeping, CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers for security. A tour desk offers knowledgeable staff to assist with bookings and recommendations across Edinburgh. The lounge features a fireplace, and the property enforces quiet hours after 10pm to ensure rest.

Location: On the Royal Mile, 5 min walk from Waverley Station

Rooms: Themed film-named dorms with private lockers

Dining: Continental breakfast for £3, free hot drinks all day

Entertainment: Daily pub crawls, karaoke, paint-and-sip evenings

Services: Free towel and locker rental, luggage storage included

Safety: CCTV, smoke alarms, 24-hour front desk